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Sit on Top Kayaking for Beginners

Sit-on-Top Kayaking for Beginners

Joe / Kayaking

There’s a good reason kayaking is one of the world’s fastest-growing water activities. But, just like any new sport or hobby, learning how to kayak might leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed, confused, or even scared. You’ve got to learn the basic techniques and safety precautions to stay safe as you paddle. Keep reading to […]

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Can a Kayak Sink

Can a Kayak Sink? (how to keep yours afloat)

Joe / Kayaking

Just getting started as a kayaker? You probably have some concerns. One of the most common questions is can a kayak sink? There are many different types of kayaks, and paddlers worry about how seaworthy their kayak is if it tips or they roll it. Whenever too much water gets into a kayak, it may

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Best Lightweight Kayaks

Best Lightweight Kayaks (that anyone can carry alone)

Joe / Buying Guides

Lightweight kayaks are the go-to vessel for kayaking beginners. You may be looking for a lightweight kayak that’s easy to carry, store, load, and unload. Or you may want to try kayaking, without the commitment of investing in a large vessel that’s cumbersome to move around. The best lightweight kayaks are a great place to

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What Muscles Does Kayaking Work

What Muscles Does Kayaking Work?

Joe / Kayaking

Looking for a popular watersport that’s also an excellent workout? Try kayaking. It’s great cardiovascular exercise, and it will strengthen and tone your muscles as it burns calories. It’s the paddling motion in kayaking that puts your muscles to work. But which muscles does kayaking work? When you kayak, which muscles and parts of your

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SUP Surfing Boards

SUP Surfing Boards: Everything You Need to Know

Joe / Paddle Boarding

Water sports seem to get more popular by the year, with new takes on some of our favorite traditional water sports. One sport in particular that has our attention is SUP surfboarding. Let’s find out everything you need to know about SUP surfing boards, including what they are, how to store them, and how they

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Solo Canoe vs Kayak

Solo Canoe vs Kayak Comparison (which is right for you?)

Joe / Kayaking

Want to get involved in watersports but can’t decide what kind of boat to buy? If the choice is between a solo canoe and using a kayak, you’re in the right place. I’ve tried both types of watercraft and I know what they can do and who they’re best for. If you want to go

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Is Kayaking Good Exercise

Is Kayaking Good Exercise? (how “kayak cardio” stacks up)

Joe / Kayaking

If you’re like me, you already love kayaking. Or maybe you haven’t tried it before but are interested in picking up some new outdoor hobbies and would like to learn how. If so, you’ll want to know whether paddling in a kayak is good exercise. Yes, kayaking is fun, but wouldn’t it be great to

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Average Canoe Speed

What is the Average Canoe Speed?

Joe / Canoeing

There are many reasons I love canoeing, but the canoe’s speed definitely isn’t one of them. As a relaxing activity in the great outdoors, going out on the water in a canoe is a fantastic choice. But how fast can a canoe go? What is the average canoe speed?

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Calories Burned Paddle Boarding

How Many Calories Can You Burn Paddle Boarding?

Joe / Paddle Boarding

Stand-up paddle boarding is an excellent full-body workout. For such a relaxing activity, it’s a surprisingly great calorie-burner and offers meaningful health benefits. You’ll need to be competent on the board if you want an optimal workout, though. That takes time and practice. Let’s learn more about the calories burned paddle boarding, and how you

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How to Make a Canoe More Stable

How to Make a Canoe More Stable

Joe / Canoeing

If you’re new to canoeing or maybe taking family or friends out on the water for the first time, you’ve got to know how to maximize the stability of your watercraft. If you don’t, you could end up capsizing and if too much water gets in the canoe, it could sink! But how do you

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About Me

Joe from PeacefulPaddle.com

Thanks so much for visiting my website! My name is Joe and I own Peaceful Paddle. I built this site to answer some of the most common questions about exploring the outdoors by boat. From canoe-camping to sea-kayaking, I’ve loved being out on the water since I was a kid. I’ll share my passion for paddling on this blog. Enjoy!

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